Holi Festival Working Group provided an update and summary of the event. The event was well-received by the community and local media. The working group will de-brief and review feedback in order to expand the event next year. Suggestion to connect with other community organizations for the event, including the Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation. Co-chair Andrews to forward a presentation from the Foundation's Chair to the Secretary, for distribution to the Committee.
Community Survey Working Group to meet in the near future to review the community survey results. Secretary provided a brief overview of the data received. There were 409 responses submitted at the time of the meeting. The majority of respondents submitted an online survey.
Members discussed the possibility of re-opening the survey and reaching more residents and demographics through alternate methods; for example, at events such as the Orangeville farmer's market. This item will be discussed further at a future meeting when Chair Post is present. One respondent also provided feedback that there was no ability to select more than one option when self-identifying race.